Sept. 14-16, 2007 @ Westport               EXCEPTIONAL FRIENDS

It's a funny thing.....We all make generalizations, judgments and assumptions about others while considering ourselves to be exceptions to 'the rules.'  How can we be mindful, courageous and open-hearted enough to more frequently see that of God in every one at JHYM Retreats (and through experience, the rest of our lives)? 

Thanks to Grace Churchill for inspiring this theme!

 

Nov. 2-4, 2007 @ Woolman Hill             HONESTY

"What is truth?  I don't know, and I'm sorry I brought it up."  - Edward Abbey

Honesty is one of the cornerstones of relationships and community.  How does wanting to be kind, well liked, or out of trouble influence when we either 'just don't say anything' or speak untruthfully?  What does the Society of Friends have to tell us about speaking truth to ourselves, to each other, and to the wider world?    
 

Jan. 11-13, 2008 @ Westport                 SOUND AND SPIRIT

"After Silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music."  - Aldous Huxley

This will be our 4th annual music fest.  Everyone brings one piece of music (live or recorded) that expresses that of God for them and shares it within their small groups.  The wide range of music workshops Saturday afternoon and the spectacular coffeehouse Saturday evening make this a retreat not to miss! 
 

Feb. 29 - March 2, 2008 @ Wellesley     BUMPS in the ROAD

What if God dutifully put up "Bump Ahead" road signs, reassuring us that what was ahead was just a construction site and not a cliff?   We'll share how we deal with life's challenges and worries (both big and small), and consider how hope, prayer, and fellowship help us get through.  (AAA PLUS members are especially urged to sign up for this one!) 
 

May 2-4, 2008 @ Portland                FEELING LIGHT WITHIN, I WALK

This Navaho night chant celebrates, reassures, and challenges us to do our inner work and then, with trust and courage, gently step forth.  In our small group discussions, active serve work in the Portland area on Saturday afternoon, and 8th grade Circle of Affirmation, we will nurture and give thanks to all we are and are yet to be as Children of the Light. 
 

Jr Hi Retreats are open to anyone in grades 6, 7 or 8 within New England Yearly Meeting of Friends.  To register and/or get information, go to www.jymretreats.org and click on the link to JHYM.  Or, contact Gretchen Baker-Smith, JHYM Retreat leader, via Email  Home: 508-997-0940

Cell: 508-287-6441  snail mail:  14 Norcroft Street, Dartmouth, MA 02748